Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus), ag fields in southern Yuma County, Yuma County

This Rough-legged Hawk was photographed by Henry Detwiler on 17 November 2013

Rare bird for Yuma County -- only 2nd one seen in 22 years (that Henry knows of). This bird was located by David Sussman on Nov 3, 2013.

A highly variable buteo with light and dark morphs. Light morphs have white tail with dark subterminal band, pale head, dark squarish carpal patch, and dark belly. They also have very small bills and fully feathered legs (not visible in this photo)

17 November 2013, photo by Henry Detwiler

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